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Bill Summary · HB 2772

Bill overview

HB 2772, introduced in the 2026 Missouri General Assembly, would establish the Youth Workforce Development Program. The bill focuses on creating a state-supported framework to prepare and connect youth with workforce opportunities, with responsibilities and funding mechanisms assigned to state agencies and program partners.

Main purpose and intent

  • Create a formal program to develop the skills and work-readiness of Missouri youth.
  • Provide structured pathways from education to employment through training, internships, and job placement supports.
  • Align youth career development with state labor market needs, aiming to increase youth employment, reduce skills gaps, and improve long-term economic outcomes for participants.

Key provisions and changes

  • Establishment of the Youth Workforce Development Program (the Program) as a state initiative.
  • Governance and administration: outlines responsibilities for administering the Program, including potential collaboration among state agencies, workforce development boards, schools, and employers.
  • Services and activities: likely to include career exploration, academic and technical skills training, on-the-job learning, internships, mentoring, and supportive services (e.g., transportation, tutoring, child care) as needed to enable participation.
  • Eligibility and target population: focuses on youth within a defined age range (typical programs target ages 16–24, though the exact range would be specified in the bill text).
  • Funding and financial mechanisms: outlines potential funding sources (state appropriations, federal funds, grants) and permissible uses to support program operations, participant stipends or wages, and partner incentives.
  • Performance and accountability: metrics and reporting requirements to assess program outcomes such as participant enrollment, credential attainment, placement in employment or education, wage gains, and program cost-effectiveness.
  • Compliance and oversight: sets forth auditing, monitoring, and evaluation provisions to ensure program integrity and alignment with state goals.
  • Sunset or renewal provisions: may include renewal cycles or sunset clauses, depending on how the bill is structured.

Who would be affected

  • Youth participants: direct beneficiaries who gain access to workforce development services, training, and job placement supports.
  • Educational institutions and training providers: partners delivering education and hands-on training aligned with the Program.
  • Employers and industry partners: potential sponsors and hosts for internships, apprenticeships, and job placements; may participate to help align training with labor market needs.
  • State agencies and workforce system entities: responsible for administering, funding, and evaluating program activities.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and first reading: January 7, 2026.
  • Second reading: January 8, 2026.
  • Referral to committee: Emerging Issues (H) on May 15, 2026 (referred to as the bill’s current action history step).
  • Next steps: Committee hearings and floor consideration would follow, with potential amendments before final passage. If enacted, implementation would depend on appropriation cycles and administrative rulemaking.

Notes

  • The bill status indicates it is in the early stages of consideration, with a co-sponsor listed (Stephanie Boykin).
  • Specific eligibility details, program duration, funding levels, and governance structure would be clarified in the bill text and any accompanying fiscal notes.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to highlight particular sections once the full bill text is available, including exact age ranges, funding amounts, and performance metrics.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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